Based on 600 opinions finded in 3 websites
Based on 600 opinions finded in 3 websites
Nº 455 in 759 in Isle of Wight
Nº 124 of 222 British in Isle of Wight
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The home cooked food was fresh, well present with excellent service and amazing value. We will be returing and would wholeheartingly recommend anyone to visit the Mill Bay Inn. The location is perfect with an uninterrupted view of the sea.
iowmax . 2024-10-18
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We visited The Mill Bay Inn twice during our recent trip to Ventnor! The super friendly staff welcome you as you walk in the door and the Sunday servers were so polite too. We had fish and chips one night and a Sunday roast too. The food was yummy and therefore I forgot to photograph it... although I did remember by the time the sweets arrived and the sticky toffee pudding was lush! All with gorgeous sea views! I'd highly recommend this pub on the seafront. It's easy to park on the Esplanade in Ventnor too!
Laura . 2024-09-16
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Highly recommended. Delicious Sunday roast. Very good value for money. Lovely sea view and very attentive staff. Book in advance and enjoy!!!
Christina . 2024-09-15
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We really like The Mill Bay. The staff cannot do enough for you and are lovely to chat to. The restaurant looks out onto the beach and they have a really good menu selection. My fish, chips and mushy peas were crispy, tasty and an excellent portion size. However, my husband had the fish pie which was so delicious that I was almost envious! Even better was the 20% discount offer on the Wednesday we were there. See you next time we are on the Island.
Nicky P . 2024-09-15
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Wow! This is a large bar/restaurant along the seafront at Ventnor. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by friendly staff. We were shown to a table with a sea view. - we chose inside as it was a bit windy but there is outside seating if preferred. - There is a specials board and a regular menu to chose from. We chose from the specials board. This month there is 20% off all food Every month now there is some form of offer as an incentive as the winter months get less visitors. Both my husband and I decided on the Steak and Guinness pie. This came with chips, peas and gravy. OMG! The pie portion was massive and totally full of delicious, succulent, chunky pieces of beef! The pastry was both top and bottom and tasted amazing. I have truly never had such a tasty, home cooked meat pie! I would go so far as to say it was the best I’ve ever had! Big compliments to the chef! (Or in this case, chefs! )
JazzieS . 2024-09-12
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Great fish and chips at a great price right on the sea front
Mark B . 2024-08-31
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Absolutely amazing fish and chips, by the sea, at a great price. Bravo.
Daz Dean . 2024-08-24
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Delicious fish and chips, really crispy and tasty. 2 for £15 on a Friday is a good deal for beachfront food.
Marc Burrage . 2024-08-23
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Food a bit greasy but it was battered sausages and chips so may be being a bit critical! Till staff were grumpy but waiting staff were very friendly.
Terry Hutson . 2024-08-22
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Big portions, friendly staff and good prices. Not a higher score as the cheeseburger was very bad
Adam Waters . 2024-08-18
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I had a steak and ale pie which was the best one I’ve ever had, my family had between them roast dinners, sausages, beef burgers and chips all of which were excellent. The staff all of which looked like school children were excellent very helpful and friendly, all this and a pint of lager top for £4.50 on the sea front you can’t go wrong. I’ll be back!
Mick Robert P . 2024-08-16
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Walked in as passing trade at lunchtime, as they had an offer on fish and chips. Fantastic pub, laid back and with nice atmosphere, food was prompt and very good. Servers came back to check we were happy and seemed to really care that we were. We will be coming back.
James Dearing . 2024-08-13
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Probably the worse piece of fish I have ever had. It was such a small amount of fish surrounded by masses of batter. In fact I would say it was more a case of batter and chips rather than fish and chips. On the other hands the chips were excellent. A lovely spot though right on the sea front.
pec50 . 2024-08-08
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The best Sunday dinner ever plus beautiful views so friendly helpful staff and the fish and chips 👌 kept on going back
Nadine Parker . 2024-08-05
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Very tasty and good value fish and chips, and steak & ale pie and chips. The staff were friendly and helpful. We live locally and took friends here one evening during their visit to us and they were very happy. Good size portions too.
Mark H . 2024-08-05
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Lovely place to visit with live music amazing views and friendly staff. Fish and chips were amazing. Thanks everyone.
Mark Dyson . 2024-08-02
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Utterly superb sunday roasts with what could be better - carvery style and relaxed approach. Fish and chips is excellent (crisp batter, wonderful chips and lovely mushy peas) and express service for all takeaway foods - don't miss out. Support a local provider and eat knowing you've contributed to Ventnor remaining available to visit, eat and drink in!
Andy G . 2024-07-30
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Worst fish and chips I can ever remember having. They were obviously out of a freezer, but just very cheap ones. I didn’t think eating out could be this bad in this day and age!
Jim W . 2024-07-17
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I came here in the spring for a fundraising event. The place was exceptional. Super friendly staff. Great food. Such a brilliant atmosphere 👏
Jayne James . 2024-07-02
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I have eaten here a few times when visiting Ventnor. I have always found the staff to be very welcoming and the food is always, hot, fresh very tasty and generous portions for the prices charged. Definitely a must go to.
Samantha Butt . 2024-06-29
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In a fantastic location on Ventnor seafront, this lovely family run pub / restaurant serves great food and has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The staff give it their all to make your visit a good one. It's the only restaurant I have ever been to that give a proper sized gravy boat, not the little thimbleful you normally get! We visit every time we are on the island.
Nicky Prior . 2024-06-29
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Beautiful place on the sea front, great staff, owners are so nice its an amazing place 10/10 recommend
Rio Correia . 2024-06-13
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Stopped for lunch today, food brilliant, friendly helpful service, definitely will be back !!
Pat Whitehead . 2024-06-05
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The chef did an AWESOME job with my hamburger 🍔
Jonah Dab . 2024-05-12
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Had my 87th birthday party at the mill bay on 23rd September with 34 friends and family, we ate off the menu and received superb food in record time my hearty thanks for an evening to remember to Phil Tracy and all their attentive staff , next year party or wake.
Peter Godsmark . 2024-05-07
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Food was plentiful and beautifully cooked - delicious. My husband and I had the Sunday roast with the half price desert offer - so enjoyed our meals. Staff so welcoming, polite, friendly, kind and efficient. Thoroughly recommend.
Cindy Burt . 2024-04-14
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I enjoyed my vegetarian meal. Staff were polite and helpful. Thank you
Gaye Turner . 2024-03-29
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Called in today for Fish and Chips on a recommendation. £18.50 for 2, with fish and chips costing 🤔. Glad we didn't pay the full amount almost £22. It was OK but we were a little disappointed.
Kevin Roberts . 2024-03-24
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Carvery no longer open but they do the roasts from the kitchen.
Ian Christie . 2024-03-22
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Really great fish and chips w homemade chips - YUMMY!!! Great atmosphere and friendly people.
Tina Martin . 2024-03-08
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Love this place. The owners are always so accommodating, they feel like family! The food is great value too hence why keep returning. Particularly like the fish & chips & had a huge carvery, followed by the best chocolate fudge cake & really good quality ice cream! I hope you realise what a wonderful team you are and lovely service you provide. It's a 10/10 from me. See you again soon!
Adventure05833701848 . 2024-02-29
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Lovely Sunday carvery lots of veg to choose from and four different meats excellent value for money would definitely recommend.. the staff are very helpful as well 😄
Acejon . 2024-02-25
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Love this place and the staff. Great menu with lots of choice. Had a takeaway carvery for 2 as, why would I spend all Sunday afternoon in the kitchen for just me and him indoors??! Staff couldn't of been more helpful and accommodating with me and my fussy food choices. Chef is a happy chap. Nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend having a takeaway carvery. To be fair it's just as good sat in there but you'll need to book as it gets busy.
Jodi B . 2024-01-30
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Great to visit the Mill Bay again in the New Year. Our meals of the home-made meat pie and Chicken curry were, as always, excellent and very good value. There was also a nice Real Ale on and my wife's usual local gin is always available. The Mill Bay also provides a take-away service which we have used in the past which offers the same great quality and value.
Tony F . 2024-01-20
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Went for Sunday lunch, great staff and lovely food - staff were attentive and the roast dinner was fab- the Yorkshire pudding and homemade gravy were perfect.
208suzek . 2024-01-14
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Great setting right next to the beach
marc . 2024-01-10
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Had the Friday night fish and chips takeaway , absolutely delicious, ready in time lovely fish and chips , hot and huge portions . Definitely recommended 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
X3215BIdavido . 2024-01-05
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I wish businesses would update their opening hours! It's a bloody long walk down a very steep road in the pouring rain to find a sign outside the door saying closed! Takes two minutes to update their Google listing!
Lodge Farm Leisure . 2023-12-19
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Sunday lunch on Ventnor Esplanade - a fantastic carvery roast with all the trimmings - great value for money and superb quality - would highly recommend
garya209 . 2023-12-03
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Good prices, nice atmosphere and ofc a good view of the sea. Always nice for a few ciders in summer or a hearty stout watching the rough winter waves.
Nanotenko . 2023-11-30
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We visit Ventnor quite a lot and my husband decided to have his 60th birthday party here. Phil and his team were really helpful in the planning of the party and really helpful with the setting up particularly the 2 young lads. Food was really good and a reasonable price per head. A good time was had by all - thank you
lynnie_e_s . 2023-11-29
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The mill bay well the food is nicely cooked to perfection. Cod and chips so lovely nice piece of fish size of your plate fish Friday you get 2 portions for £15 pounds good value for your money. Also
Alan Heal . 2023-11-24
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Lovely roast , decent price and enough to feed a man not like these poncy restaurants who serve child's portions at exorbitant prices.
Vic Packman G4VYC . 2023-11-12
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Have been twice for their carvery which is good value for money. There was a good variety of vegetables which were nicely cooked so they were not too soft and not too hard, in fact perfect for me. To top it all there is a great view of the sea and the service was great.
David Banks . 2023-10-27
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Thoroughly enjoyed a carvery. Very cheap and good portion size and friendly staff. What more could you ask for. Will be returning again
Karl McDonald . 2023-10-25
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We enjoyed our evening meal there very much. We caught the tail end of the singing in in the restaurant which was nice, good atmosphere The staff are very friendly and the food was delicious. Also doggie friendly which is important as we have a small pooch Thank you for a lovely meal. See you next time we visit the island.
Twinkletoes44 . 2023-10-22
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Very warm welcome, lovely setting on Ventnor sea front with great views. We both had fish and chips which was delicious and we would thoroughly recommend. We just wish we were here to try the Sunday Roast, given the reviews!
Sightseer23093464678 . 2023-10-20
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23rd September my 87th birthday dinner party, where else but the millbay where Phil and his superb staff gave 35 of us a night to remember can't thank them enough and will return for my 88th or my wake.
E5341SSpeterg . 2023-10-14
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Popped in as was walking passed and had a fabulous welcome and decided to eat here. Food was amazing and would highly recommend and reasonably priced too.
vemxoly H . 2023-10-14
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Very friendly staff, great food and nice location. Very reasonable priced and big portions. The Sunday carvery was great and very generous with meat portions I even got a box for our dog which was lovely. Parents enjoyed their fish and chips. Definitely recommend.
Michy1976 . 2023-10-02
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Had a great Sunday roast the carvery had a great selection and very generous meat potions the puddings were to die for would highly recommend this place and a lovely sea view was a bonus,plus you have a singing chef to boot what more could you ask for 😄.
Clare Quinton . 2023-10-01
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Great fish and chips, very friendly staff, great views and location.
Mark H . 2023-09-23
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A bit overpriced for what I expected.
J B . 2023-09-17
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had a sandwich and coffee, all reasonably priced.
Char . 2023-09-12
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Excellent food and really generous portion sizes, so a brilliant family dinner location after a busy day out on holiday. The beer battered fish & chip was fantastic!
Sarah Dena . 2023-08-27
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We had a lovely meal of fish and chips with mushy peas , cooked to perfection and very good value at a special discount if you brought 2 or More we ordered 7 fish and chips and one sausage and chips they all came out perfectly together in 10 to 15 minutes, Bar staff and restaurant staff very friendly and couldn’t do more , a nice venue and lovely view across the beach and out to sea , would thoroughly recommend a visit for a meal here , after our meal they had live music playing outside on the patio area very nice . Lovely meal , fantastic value.
Russell L . 2023-08-25
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Great food, large portions, great steak pie with so much filling. Nice staff and fast service. Great pub grub, would definitely return.
Gloryfool . 2023-08-23
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Ate here with frail lady. Staff were unbelievably helpful and pleasant. Food arrived quick and was delicious. Best Fish & Chips I've had in a long time. View was stunning. Great value for money. A must try!
Wendy D . 2023-08-23
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Very good. Great welcome and tasty food
Warner Pidgeon . 2023-08-22
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Went in for a Sunday carvery and found the food and service to be very good. Would recommend
David Smith . 2023-08-21
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We had our son and his family over for the w/e and had booked for us to have dinner at the Millbay after a hard day at Blackgang Chine. As always the food was really good and catered well for everyone including our two grandsons. They really enjoyed their waffle deserts. Staff were all very friendly as usual and overall it was very good value for money.
Tony F . 2023-08-21
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Lovely food at very reasonable prices with welcoming staff. All topped of with an amazing location.
Ruby Tastic . 2023-08-20
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Went for a sunday caravey the place was really busy but the service was excellent and friendly and the food was very good for the price Advice is to book a table as very popular
sharon nicholls . 2023-08-01
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This family and dog-friendly bar and restaurant offers a varied menu. The staff are friendly, welcoming and very helpful from making a reservation to giving guidance if required on the menu choice. It's great to sit in and admire the seaview whilst eating. Thanks for a lovely evening.
MyCamStudio . 2023-07-25
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Lovely atmosphere and really felt welcome and the guys running it are very friendly and the food was set to an amazing standard thanks again guys
Craig Hannon . 2023-07-12
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Great food particularly the fish and chips, served promptly by courteous friendly staff. Fabulous location overlooking Ventnor beach. Best fish and chips we've had in a long time - will always return when in Ventnor.
ROGGIE . 2023-07-12
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The best Sunday roast dinner on the island bar none. Only available on a Sunday though! Quality meats and veg cooked to perfection. Don’t miss this!
Cruiser29193108148 . 2023-07-11
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Lovely food. Big portions. Great location. Absolute class. Went there for lunch with family. Highly recommend!
Oliver W . 2023-07-02
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Had a quick beer sat outside as there was fun, live music on which attracted a lively crowd dancing on the street :)
Jamie Regan . 2023-07-01
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This place should get more points. It was the only place around serving food.
Roy Sutcliffe . 2023-06-21
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Portion sizes were massive, double the size anywhere else.
Jackie Payne . 2023-06-18
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Me and hubby have just had cod and chips here , and it was amazing, firm cod in a crispy batter and scrummy chips that stayed crispy throughout the meal . Would definitely recommend.
Sue Crook . 2023-06-16
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We're currently renovating a house and don't have a completed kitchen just yet. So we came across the MillBay last year attracted by the location and a very reasonably priced Sunday carvery. Needless to say we have been so impressed by the welcome the service given by the staff and a lovely carvery, it has now become part of our Sunday routine. The food is excellent, with plenty of choice ie. Four meats loads of vegetables and endless gravy if you want that. Puddings are delicious too especially the cheesecake and apple crumble. Tried the fish and chips last week and enjoyed that too. What you get is service with smile and everyone makes you welcome. The young serving staff are attentive and a credit to the Millbay. We've already said that eating here will be part of our regular routine once we're living here permanently which isn't too far away. Pleased to recommend.
Angela L . 2023-06-11
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Fish and chips cooked with rancid oil, avoid
Edward Boggis-Rolfe . 2023-06-10
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Good food, large portions, infact too much.
Jerry Evans . 2023-06-04
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A great find right on seafront. Lovely fish and chips very fresh and hot and arrived quickly. Good service. Went down well with a cider. Definitely worth visiting.
Marion Bines . 2023-06-03
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The best fish and chips ,I've had for a long time ,quick no waiting ,reasonable price, Also on the beach front.
Ben H . 2023-05-30
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went saturday 20th for the fish and chips and to watch Derek Sandy singer, the food is fantastic fresh crisp batter large fresh fish and crispy chips, better than the local chippy, we are local and usually get the winter weekend deal of buy one get one free takeaway, lovely filling meal and entertainment in a beautiful setting, what more could yopu want, will be using as our regular chippy more often x
Belinda E . 2023-05-22
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Takeaway Fish & Chips are probably the best on the island - get it on a regular basis, especially when they have a special offer.
Doreen_Grey . 2023-05-22
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Me and my family went to the mill bay for my 40th birthday all 17 of us had a meal mostly carvery it was all lovely food and very friendly helpful staff. I especially loved the battered fish and chips and we had a great...
148bonnieo . 2023-05-22
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We were visiting Ventnor at the end of a day out .We thought we would try the fish and chips as it was a Friday.There was a Specials sign which attracted us .The restaurant offered Excellent service perfect fish and chips.Highly recommend this venue
onetwaddle . 2023-05-19
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If you are thinking about ordering fish and chips from them, don't bother. Mill Bay's were clearly supermarket oven baked fish and chips. Why do this when you could at least use locally/recently caught fish? Ventnor is after all by the sea. I made a...
argylepaul . 2023-05-19
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We received a friendly welcome when we arrived. Staff are all very nice We had the Sunday carvery, was great, very tasty. Good choice of meats and lovely fresh veg. Puddings were also very good. All reasonably priced too. £10.95 for the two courses. Will...
Twinkletoes44 . 2023-05-14
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Grand daughters wedding anniversary superb food service and table settings can't thank you all enough. Will return in September for my own 87th birthday.
E5341SSpeterg . 2023-05-14
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Very good stop off point for a coffee and a bite when walking the dog.
Gary Duly . 2023-05-11
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One of the best Sunday Carveys we have ever had, they are very generous with the meats and comes with all the trimmings
iansN5163PR . 2023-05-02
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Excellent food and service was excellent too
Ali Rayyan . 2023-05-01
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Really good value for money, great food, love the carvery here.... Can't beat the view (on the seafront).
Sarah Hamilton . 2023-04-26
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Nice, friendly, professional, staff, fine food, excellent location.
Brian . 2023-04-23
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We had a really tasty evening meal here, 4 different dishes, all thoroughly enjoyed. The following day we all really enjoyed a Sunday Carvery, excellent value for money. Friendly and efficient staff. Would definitely recommend.
TESSA C . 2023-03-27
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Excellent food and fantastic service. Delicious cod and chips and tasty beer. A brilliant find for a spot of lunch on a cold March day
robertmuir . 2023-03-04
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Fish and chips 10 out 10. Superb in quality and taste and buy one get one free on a Friday. Oh and a good sized portion too.
S8476MOjohnm . 2023-02-17
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Amazing staff Amazing food Thanks guys
Alex Tanase . 2023-02-16
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Had a great Sunday lunch here after visiting Botanical gardens. Plenty of meat and choice of vegetables. Well worth a visit
andrewdV81YA . 2023-02-12
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Location on Esplanade is great. Welcome was underwhelming and perfunctory. Some conviviality later in our visit. In mid winter, only open Fri-Sun, like much in Ventnor. We opted for the battered cod and chips special of two for the price of one @ just under 10 pounds, which was great value and enjoyable.
Suzanne Wilson . 2023-02-12
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Get takeaway when they have an offer on - excellent value. Most recently two cod & chips for £9.25 - can't say fairer than that.
Debby R . 2023-02-09
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Myself and my wife visited the mill bay on Friday to sample their fish and chips lunch, fish was lovely, beautifully cooked and a very large portion and the chips were great too, really excellent meal. We've been here several times, mainly for Sunday carverys,...
E6415YFpeterb . 2023-02-05
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Very friendly landlords and staff. Great home cooked food. Fabulous Sunday carvery 👍
Andrew Morton . 2022-12-21
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Great food, served up well, staff polite and friendly. Food portions are more than adequate. Excellent value for money. See you again soon.
Frank Brook . 2022-12-02
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Great location with seaview, called for the Sunday carvery which was delicious and went for the 2 course with pudding which we only found room for by having a rest after the mains. If ya lucky you might drop on a lightning show as we...
sportbilly62 . 2022-10-30
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Excellent food and great service from all the staff especially Leanne from the bar. Staff friendly.
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We enjoyed a visit to the botanical gardens & decided to stop in to their cafe /restaurant for a bite to eat I must say that the views were stunning looking out onto the gardens , we were lucky enough to get a table on the veranda where a local choir were singing & it made our day The food menu is quite limited but there were a nice selection of cakes available & lots of unusual teas too The food we did order was delicious .. but they were small portions for the price ( I must admit it was one our most expensive eats while on the isle of wight!) All in all a great setting to enjoy a cup of tea & drink but maybe wouldn’t go back for food
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From the outset the bar staff were friendly and helpful and could not be faulted the food was exquisite and the portion sizes were just right , the value for money was spot on. The ambiance with the view over the Solent as the sun went down was captivating Thank you Seaview Hotel for a memorable evening
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This is a great 'out of the way' place to stop and have a quick bite to eat or drink, the cafe is set in the grounds of the abbey and there is seating inside and out. A lovely location on any day. There is a small menu of food available. Plus homemade cakes and hot drinks
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Stopped here for a quick drink ended up staying a few hours and enjoying a beautiful meal. Really yummyand excellent service , will be sure to head there again when on the island.